# Super Duper Space Wrench > A technocratic takeover in Italy and a pro-torture Republican debate collide as the mobile studio treks across the gypsum dunes of New Mexico toward a new home. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 356 - **Published:** 2011-11-13 - **Length:** 2h 34m - **Topics:** [Mario Monti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-monti.md), [Eurozone Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone-crisis.md), White Sands, [Rick Santorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santorum.md), Super Wrench, [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench ## About this episode Silvio Berlusconi resigned as Prime Minister of Italy this week, ushering in a technocratic government led by Mario Monti. Monti, a former Goldman Sachs advisor and Trilateral Commission member, takes the helm as the Eurozone crisis deepens and Italy implements aggressive austerity measures. The transition marks a significant shift in European power dynamics as international banking interests move to manage national debt through direct political oversight. In the United States, the CBS Republican primary debate saw Rick Santorum advocate for covert operations in Iran while Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney defended the executive authority to assassinate American citizens without due process. Meanwhile, President Obama launched the We Can't Wait campaign, referencing a Super Duper Space Wrench to track government spending. On the ground in New Mexico, Adam Curry encountered biometric surveillance at a high-tech Border Patrol checkpoint near White Sands National Monument while relocating the studio to Austin, Texas. This 11-11-11 broadcast features a massive numerological donation drive, including an $11,111.11 contribution from Baron von Pelsmarkers. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate technical hurdles, broadcasting via a tethered iPhone 3G connection from a mobile studio. The show concludes with the formal knighting of Sir John Johnson II and a deconstruction of the media's recurring vodka-soaked tampon scare. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/transcript.md. ### 1. Adam Curry Mobile Studio Setup, New Mexico Travel (0:00–9:39) Adam Curry reports from a mobile studio in New Mexico while relocating from California to Austin, Texas. The journey included a stop in Palm Springs and a difficult move involving over 300 boxes. Technical challenges arose due to a forgotten USB hub and a failing Wi-Fi connection, forcing the broadcast to continue over a tethered 3G iPhone connection. Keywords: [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), [palm springs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palm-springs.md), white sands, [mobile studio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-studio.md), 3g connection, [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), movers [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Silvio Berlusconi Resignation, Mario Monti Technocratic Government (9:40–14:33) Silvio Berlusconi resigned as Prime Minister of Italy, leading to the appointment of technocrat Mario Monti. Monti's extensive ties to international banking and elite organizations are highlighted, including his roles with Goldman Sachs, the Trilateral Commission, and the Bilderberg Group. The transition is framed as a banker-led takeover of the Italian government to manage the ongoing financial crisis. Keywords: [silvio berlusconi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silvio-berlusconi.md), [mario monti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-monti.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [technocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technocracy.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [bilderberg group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bilderberg-group.md), [trilateral commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trilateral-commission.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Endemol Financial Crisis, Goldman Sachs Media Influence (14:34–16:17) The production company Endemol, known for the "Big Brother" franchise, faces financial restructuring after a $2.3 billion leveraged buyout involving Berlusconi's Mediaset and Goldman Sachs. The company's debt issues coincided with a sharp decline in Mediaset stock. Time Warner has reportedly offered $1 billion for the struggling entity as the media landscape shifts following Berlusconi's political exit. Keywords: [endemol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/endemol.md), mediaset, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [big brother](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-brother.md), leverage buyout, [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [time warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Italy Austerity Measures, Value Added Tax Increase (16:18–20:01) Italy implemented new austerity measures including a Value Added Tax (VAT) increase from 20% to 21%. Other measures include a freeze on public sector salaries until 2014, raising the retirement age for women to 65, and new taxes on the energy sector. The hosts debate the mathematical impact of the 1% tax increase on consumer costs. Keywords: [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [value added tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-added-tax.md), [vat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vat.md), [retirement age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement-age.md), public sector, [tax evasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-evasion.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Cash Transaction Limits, US Border Patrol Checkpoints (20:02–23:33) New Italian regulations limit cash transactions to 2,500 euros to combat tax evasion, a trend the hosts suggest is coming to the United States. Adam Curry describes encountering a high-tech Border Patrol checkpoint 150 miles from the Mexican border near White Sands, New Mexico. The experience involved biometric surveillance and aggressive questioning regarding nationality and residency papers. Keywords: [cash transactions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-transactions.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), white sands, [civil asset forfeiture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-asset-forfeiture.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Max Keiser Greece Report, IMF Debt Enslavement (23:34–25:21) A report by Max Keiser deconstructs the financial situation in Greece, alleging the country is enslaved by debt to the IMF and the Troika. The analysis claims Goldman Sachs used credit default swaps to hide Greek debt to facilitate entry into the Eurozone. The hosts suggest Greek national assets are being used as collateral for inescapable international loans. Keywords: [max keiser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-keiser.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [troika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troika.md), [credit default swaps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-default-swaps.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/6.md) ### 7. No Agenda 11-11-11 Donation Sweepstakes, Knighting Contest (25:23–29:41) The show acknowledges a massive influx of donations occurring on November 11, 2011 (11-11-11). Baron von Pelsmarkers donated $11,111.11 and provided three additional knighthoods to be given away via a 25-word essay contest. Listeners are instructed to email their entries with the subject line "CONTEST" to qualify for the honors. Keywords: [11-11-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-11-11.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), sweepstakes, [contest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contest.md), [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/7.md) ### 8. No Agenda Karma Success Stories, Medical Student Skepticism (29:41–32:29) A listener reports that "No Agenda Karma" resulted in his wife finding a superior job three weeks after being mentioned on the show. Another donor, a first-year medical student, expresses skepticism regarding vaccine safety and the lack of liability for manufacturers. The student criticizes the indoctrination of peers within the medical education system. Keywords: [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), uc riverside, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), medical student, [liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liability.md), [job search](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-search.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/8.md) ### 9. 11-11-11 Numerology, Show Propagation Formula (32:30–35:42) The hosts discuss the mathematical properties of the 11-11-11 date, noting the unique square root of the sequence. They reiterate the "Propagate the Formula" mission for listeners to share the show. Mention is made of Chris Holman registering a new domain in response to political events involving Rick Perry. Keywords: [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), square root, [11-11-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-11-11.md), [propagation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propagation.md), [formula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula.md), chris holman [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/9.md) ### 10. White Sands National Monument, Gypsum Dunes (35:45–38:04) Adam Curry describes visiting the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, which consists of 275 square miles of pure gypsum. The dunes resemble snow and are the largest of their kind in the world. The hosts discuss the geological origins of the gypsum and the recreational activities available at the site, such as sledding. Keywords: white sands, gypsum, [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), national monument, dunes, [geology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geology.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Roswell Travel Plans, New Mexico Geography (38:05–41:45) The hosts discuss the proximity of Roswell, New Mexico, to their current travel route. While Adam Curry made an alien joke to a park ranger, he decides to skip Roswell due to a tight schedule for reaching Austin, Texas. They discuss the driving distance between Las Cruces and Austin and the performance of the Range Rover's new suspension. Keywords: [roswell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roswell.md), [aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md), [las cruces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-cruces.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [range rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/range-rover.md), [road trip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-trip.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/11.md) ### 12. 11-11-11 Baby Boom, Palindrome Dates (41:46–45:49) News clips report a "baby boom" on November 11, 2011, attributed to Valentine's Day occurring nine months prior. The segment also covers the high volume of weddings performed on the numerically significant date. The hosts speculate on future palindrome dates and the cultural obsession with symmetrical numbers. Keywords: baby boom, [11-11-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-11-11.md), [valentine's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valentine-s-day.md), [weddings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weddings.md), [palindromes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palindromes.md), [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/12.md) ### 13. CBS Republican Primary Debate, Rick Santorum Covert Action (45:50–49:13) The hosts critique the recent CBS Republican primary debate, noting that Ron Paul received significantly less speaking time than other candidates. Rick Santorum is criticized for his rambling logic regarding covert activities in Iran and his claims about the assassination of nuclear scientists. The moderators are accused of arguing with candidates rather than facilitating a debate. Keywords: [republican debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-debate.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [rick santorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santorum.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), covert activity, [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Rick Santorum Iran Policy, Bush and Obama Funding (49:14–50:49) Rick Santorum claims he has been working on Iran policy since 2004 and criticizes both Presidents Bush and Obama for failing to adequately fund pro-democracy movements. He argues that sanctions are insufficient and advocates for more aggressive support of rebel forces. The hosts mock his delivery as being akin to a disorganized "show and tell" presentation. Keywords: [rick santorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santorum.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), pro-democracy, [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Translation Error, Syria Weapons Supply (50:49–54:17) An Iranian producer clarifies a mistranslation of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech previously aired on the BBC. The producer asserts that Ahmadinejad never used the word "software" and was actually criticizing a US report. Meanwhile, Russia has announced it will continue to supply weapons to Syria, complicating potential international intervention. Keywords: [ahmadinejad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ahmadinejad.md), [farsi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farsi.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [translation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/translation.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann on Waterboarding (54:17–58:39) During the Republican debate, Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann expressed support for waterboarding, characterizing it as an "enhanced interrogation technique" rather than torture. Bachmann claimed the ACLU is currently running the CIA under the Obama administration. The hosts express disbelief that the legality of torture remains a mainstream political debate in 2011. Keywords: [herman cain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-cain.md), [michele bachmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michele-bachmann.md), [waterboarding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waterboarding.md), [torture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/torture.md), [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Ron Paul Torture Condemnation, Major Garrett (58:41–1:00:49) Ron Paul condemned torture as immoral and illegal under both US and international law during the debate. His stance received applause from the audience despite attempts by moderators to move on. The hosts note the contrast between Paul's principled position and the pro-torture rhetoric of his opponents. Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [torture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/torture.md), [major garrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/major-garrett.md), [morality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morality.md), [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney on Targeted Assassination (1:00:49–1:06:30) Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney defended the president's authority to order the death of American citizens suspected of terrorism without due process. Gingrich argued that "waging war" against the US places an individual outside criminal law. The hosts argue that the Patriot Act has effectively suspended constitutional rights for those designated as "enemy combatants." Keywords: [newt gingrich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newt-gingrich.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), al-awlaki, [targeted killing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeted-killing.md), [enemy combatant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enemy-combatant.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Republican Debate No-Booing Rule, CBS Production (1:06:31–1:09:15) The hosts criticize the CBS debate moderators for prohibiting the audience from booing the candidates. One producer reported being scolded for booing Newt Gingrich. The segment is described as a "reality show" production designed to protect candidates from public disapproval while they discuss controversial topics like torture and assassination. Keywords: no booing, [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [republican debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-debate.md), [audience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audience.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [newt gingrich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newt-gingrich.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/19.md) ### 20. DHS Bus Attack Warning, Texas Earthquake (1:09:15–1:10:52) The Department of Homeland Security issued a warning about potential terror attacks on buses, citing documents found in Osama bin Laden's compound. The hosts mock the timing of the warning just before the holiday travel season. Additionally, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in South Texas, which the hosts link to deep-well water injection practices. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [terror warning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terror-warning.md), buses, [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Penn State Scandal, Missing District Attorney Ray Gricar (1:10:53–1:14:03) The hosts discuss the Penn State child abuse scandal and the mysterious disappearance of District Attorney Ray Gricar, who originally declined to prosecute Jerry Sandusky in 1998. Gricar went missing in 2005 and was recently declared legally dead. The discussion suggests a broader cover-up involving elite pedophilia rings and institutional protection. Keywords: [penn state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/penn-state.md), [jerry sandusky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-sandusky.md), ray gricar, [district attorney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/district-attorney.md), [child abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-abuse.md), [cover-up](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cover-up.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Eurozone Crisis, Arab League Syria Suspension (1:14:03–1:16:41) The New York Times reports on the potential split of the Euro, with rumors of a "Nuro" currency for northern European states. The Arab League has suspended Syria due to government brutality, which the hosts interpret as a sign that international pressure is shifting. A separate story highlights students in Merced, California, living in "McMansions" due to the local housing market collapse. Keywords: [eurozone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone.md), nuro, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [arab league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-league.md), [merced](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merced.md), mcmansions [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Obama We Can't Wait Campaign, Super Duper Space Wrench (1:16:42–1:23:13) President Obama launched the "We Can't Wait" campaign, using executive orders to bypass Congress to cut government waste. During a teleconference, Obama mentioned saving money on "travel, technology, and trinkets." He also made a confusing reference to a "Super Duper Space Wrench" used to track government spending, which the hosts mock as a sign of incompetence. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [we can't wait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/we-can-t-wait.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), trinkets, super duper space wrench, [government waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-waste.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Occupy Wall Street Deterioration, Michael Moore Wealth (1:23:14–1:26:08) The Occupy Wall Street movement faces police evictions across the country. The hosts discuss the irony of Michael Moore, a wealthy member of the "1 percent," positioning himself as a leader of the movement while selling books for profit. They also note the existence of a small "Occupy White Sands" protest in New Mexico. Keywords: [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [1 percent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1-percent.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), white sands [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Bill Clinton Economic Outlook, Health Speculation (1:26:09–1:28:45) Bill Clinton appeared on C-SPAN with his daughter Chelsea to discuss the economy, stating that financial recoveries typically take five to ten years. The hosts speculate on Clinton's health, noting his physical appearance and slow movements. They dismiss his economic analysis as "bull crap" designed to support the current administration's jobs plan. Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), jobs plan, [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Baxter Vaccine Recall, Jay-Z Occupy T-Shirts (1:28:46–1:32:21) Baxter International recalled 300,000 doses of flu vaccine in Europe due to adverse reactions, including narcolepsy and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Meanwhile, rapper Jay-Z is criticized for selling "Occupy All Streets" t-shirts through his Rocawear brand without donating proceeds to the movement. The hosts also mock high-priced "union-made" hoodies sold by Free Speech TV. Keywords: [baxter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baxter.md), [vaccine recall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-recall.md), [narcolepsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcolepsy.md), [jay-z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-z.md), [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [t-shirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-shirts.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/26.md) ### 27. No Agenda Donor Acknowledgments, Saint von Pelsmarkers (1:32:22–1:36:05) The hosts begin a lengthy segment thanking donors who contributed during the 11-11-11 event. Baron von Pelsmarkers is jokingly nominated for "sainthood" for his significant financial support. Various listeners request "karma" for job searches, love lives, and business ventures, including a WordPress plugin called Link.me. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), saint von pelsmarkers, link.me, [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/27.md) ### 28. 11-11-11 Numerological Donations, Pickpocket Karma (1:36:06–1:40:52) A series of donors who gave exactly $111.11 are acknowledged. One listener from Perth, Australia, recounts being saved from a pickpocket on 11-11-11 by a group of people who "hit him in the mouth." Another donor mentions seeing a commercial for children's drones on Sunday morning cartoons, prompting a discussion on the normalization of surveillance. Keywords: [11-11-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-11-11.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), pickpocket, [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Alex Jones Competition, Al Roker Anecdote (1:40:54–1:45:06) A donor suggests Adam Curry should appear on the Alex Jones Show, though Curry notes Jones likely views him as competition. A "button-pushing" producer who worked with Al Roker confirms Roker's reputation for being difficult. The hosts continue "de-douching" listeners who have transitioned from being "boners" (non-donors) to active producers. Keywords: [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [al roker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-roker.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), button pusher, [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Global Listener Support, No Agenda Nation Jobs (1:45:06–1:51:14) Listeners from Canada, Israel, and the UK contribute to the show, seeking karma for various personal challenges. The hosts announce that No Agenda Nation is setting up a job board as an alternative to Craigslist to help listeners find employment within the community. The segment highlights the show's international reach and the "value-for-value" model. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [job market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-market.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [no agenda nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-nation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/30.md) ### 31. 11-11-11 Birthday and Wedding Karma (1:51:15–1:56:33) The hosts provide birthday shout-outs and wedding karma for numerous listeners and their families. A Jamaican listener in New York offers speaking lessons, while another donor seeks karma for a startup in the alternative energy field. The hosts joke about "zero point energy" and the difficulty of competing with "Big Oil." 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The hosts criticize the program as a way to condition the public into becoming "good little slaves." Keywords: [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [biometric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric.md), invasive screening, [air marshals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-marshals.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/356-super-duper-space-wrench/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Anderson Cooper Ridiculist, 911 Call Mockery (2:27:55–2:32:47) The hosts review a segment from Anderson Cooper's "Ridiculist" featuring inappropriate 911 calls, including a man reporting a broken iPhone and a couple claiming to have a marijuana overdose. One caller was revealed to be a police officer who had consumed confiscated drugs. 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